Kawasaki recalls 2012 Teryx off-highway vehicles with incorrect occupant capacity labels, risking injury or death if used with more than two people. Consumers will receive a replacement glove compartment cover with correct capacity info.
The recalled products have been incorrectly labeled as having a higher occupant capacity than is safe. Operating the vehicle with additional occupants creates an injury or death hazard.
Kawasaki is recalling 2012 Teryx recreational off-highway vehicles because they were incorrectly labeled with a higher occupant capacity than safe. Using these vehicles with more than two people could cause injury or death.
The vehicles were labeled as safe for more occupants than they can actually support. If used with additional people beyond the safe capacity, the vehicle could tip over or cause injury.
Owners of 2012 Kawasaki Teryx recreational off-highway vehicles with side-by-side seating for two people are affected. Riders with more than two people in the vehicle are at highest risk.
Check the hood for the model type (Teryx 750 FI 4x4, Teryx 750 FI 4x4 LE, etc.) and the vehicle's color (green, red, grey, silver, black, or camouflage). These are 2012 model year vehicles with side-by-side seating for two people.
Consumers will receive a replacement glove compartment cover with the correct occupant capacity information by mail.
Install the new cover using the included instructions or contact a Kawasaki dealer for a free installation.
Consumers will receive a replacement glove compartment cover stating the correct occupant capacity in the mail. They can install it themselves with included instructions or contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free installation.
2012 Kawasaki Teryx recreational off-highway vehicles with side-by-side seating for two people, including model types Teryx 750 FI 4x4, Teryx 750 FI 4x4 LE, Teryx 750 FI 750 4x4 LE SGE, and Teryx 750 FI 4x4 Sport.
The vehicles were incorrectly labeled with a higher occupant capacity than safe. Using them with more than two people could cause injury or death.
Check the hood for the model type (Teryx 750 FI 4x4, Teryx 750 FI 4x4 LE, etc.) and the vehicle's color (green, red, grey, silver, black, or camouflage). These are 2012 model year vehicles with side-by-side seating for two people.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kawasaki to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1189 — Kawasaki Teryx Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Hello, I own a Teryx Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles that is covered by recall 1189 from Kawasaki. The official recall notice states: Consumers will receive a replacement glove compartment cover stating the correct occupant capacity in the mail. They can install it themselves with included instructions or contact their Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free installation. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
